I thought it would be fun to feature a new job every once in awhile (read: When I feel like it until I get bored and ditch the idea) that seems to be holding its own during the recession.

The first installment is a nod to the world’s oldest profession. Apparently, getting laid off hasn’t stopped anyone from getting laid.

Now, I’m not going to sit here and pretend that being a higher-end escort/prostitute is a walk in the park. It has crappy benefits, and is illegal (for the most part).

However, for $260 an hour, I think it deserves at least a passing glance.

At my job, where I make considerably less than $260 an hour, I have to be in the office by 9:00. One minute later than 9:00 and I get the pleasure of hearing someone scream to be about responsibility in broken Hindi.

Prostitution? I’d have to verify this but I’m pretty sure you can sleep until noon and then the only screaming you hear is of a very different kind.

If I was to get laid at the office, there is a 90% chance that I would wind up fired or in jail. The beauty of prostitution is that you can get laid all day long. The more you get laid, the better you are at your job.

When you work a 9-5 the more you get laid at work, the more everyone else at the office considers you a pervert and the number one reason everyone has to sit through those human resources presentations on sexual harassment.

There is obviously the chance of catching something from bumping uglies all day. But look at the bright side! Most STIs are treatable, and even if they aren’t, you’re making $260 an hour so who cares?

Plus, try finding another job where you can spend the entire day on your back. Found one? Good. Now go in without pants on.

See?

And they say prostitution is all bad.

Tags: hanky panky, sex, small business, unusual jobs